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School of Social Work Hosts Chinese High Officials
By Jackie Graessle, 11/20/2009 7:16:30 AM
UH Board of Regents Approve Student U-PASS Transportation Fee
Fee to provide low-cost transportation option for students attending UH Manoa
By Carolyn Tanaka, 11/19/2009 5:23:02 PM
Hawaii Women Lawyers Co-Sponsor UH Law Event on Fighting Human Trafficking
Panel featuring UH gender equity specialist Jenn Rose as moderator
By Cynthia D Quinn, 11/19/2009 12:05:56 AM
Legal Scholar on Property Law to Visit UH Law School
Presenting "The Riddle of Homeownership" and reinventing homeownership
By Cynthia D Quinn, 11/19/2009 12:05:47 AM
NuMobile Inc Announces Pilot Partnership with Hawaii Department of Education
By Market Newswire, 11/18/2009 11:24:45 AM
Eugene Asher Award Seeking Nominations for Distinguished Teaching
By Jeffrey Bingham Mead, 11/17/2009 9:40:10 AM
Hawaii Department of Education - Cutting Necessary Services Before Cutting the Fat
By Malcolm Kirkpatrick, 11/17/2009 9:04:45 AM
Plan to Get Hawaii Public School Students Back to Class
By Gov. Linda Lingle, 11/16/2009 11:18:00 AM
District Court Rules Against Hawaii Public School Parents Challenging Teacher Furloughs
At the State House, Republicans Push to Get Negotiations with the Teacher Union, State Administrations Re-opened to Halt Cuts to School Days
By Laura Brown, 11/10/2009 10:21:40 AM
Preschool Hype: National Security Edition
Retired officers push early childhood benefits to help national security
By Lisa Snell, 11/10/2009 9:53:34 AM
Oceanic Broadcast Features Arts Program with Lanai and Molokai Youth
By Dyan Kleckner, 11/10/2009 9:36:05 AM
Hawaii is Graded Low on Educational Innovation; Gets 'F' Grade for Removing Ineffective Teachers
Donohue, Podesta, and Hess Release "Leaders and Laggards" State Report Card on Educational Innovation
By Suzi Emmerling, 11/9/2009 3:43:35 PM
UH Manoa Researchers Involved in Study on Perceptions of Saving Coral Reef Ecosystems in Hawaii
By Charissa Minato, 11/9/2009 3:21:09 PM
Board OKs Schools' Requests to Increase Class Time
By Alex Da Silva, 11/6/2009 8:57:22 AM
UH Manoa CTAHR Researchers Expand Wild Honeybee Colonies Data Gathering Effort Statewide
By Mark Wright, 11/6/2009 8:47:16 AM
Eight New Moth Species Discovered in Papahanaumokuakea
New Evidence Points to Theory Genus May Be 30 Million Years Old
By Barbara Maxfield, 11/4/2009 12:13:00 PM
UH Manoa Stimulus Grant to Build Research Resource Network
Project eagle-i will find scientific resources to improve human health while saving money
By Tina M Shelton, 11/4/2009 12:12:51 PM
Hawaii Senate Committee Hearing: Teachers' Union Agreement on Furloughs Questioned
School Community Councils May Request Furlough Waivers; Parents Say 'Don't Sacrifice Their Children'
By Laura Brown, 11/2/2009 6:23:24 AM
UH Manoa Talk Explores Munitions Dumped Near Hawaii
By Cynthia Hunter, 10/31/2009 5:43:41 AM
UH Manoa CTAHR Researchers Request Public’s Help in Locating Wild Honeybee Colonies
By Dyan Kleckner, 10/27/2009 12:11:44 PM
UH Manoa Cancer Research Center of Hawaii to Receive Two Awards from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
By Sharon Shigemasa , 10/27/2009 12:09:33 PM
Parents, Students Rally Against Public Education School Closures
While Democratic and Union leaders call for 'revenue enhancements' and special fund raids to close the budget gap, many taxpayers want the DOE to better manage its $2.4 billion budget
By Hawaii Reporter, 10/23/2009 1:23:18 PM
Raiding Funds, Raising Taxes, Not the Answer to Stopping Hawaii DOE's Furlough Fridays, Public Policy Leader Says
By Grassroot Institute, 10/23/2009 9:31:27 AM
UH Manoa Medical School Joins in Thanking Taxpayers
Stimulus funds for medical research: $4 million and counting
By Tina M. Shelton, 10/22/2009 11:04:05 AM
UH Manoa Cancer Research Center of Hawaii Young Scientist Receives Research Award from the V Foundation
By Sharon Shigemasa, 10/21/2009 10:36:22 AM
UH Manoa’s Lyon Arboretum Receives Nearly $250,000 for Hawaiian Rare Plant Program
By Christopher Dunn, 10/21/2009 10:36:11 AM
Distance-Learning Teacher Ed Program at UH Hilo
By Alyson Kakugawa-Leong, 10/20/2009 5:32:49 AM
Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices?
Federalist Society Hawaii Student Chapter Will Hear More About the Issue Today at the UH from Northwestern University Professor of Law, James Lindgren
By Eliza Talbot, 10/20/2009 5:32:35 AM
Four Mid-Michigan Public School Districts Open Books
Gladwin acknowledges ‘responsibility’ to embrace transparency; resident’s effort gets Clare on board
By Mackinac Center, 10/20/2009 5:26:35 AM
Bequest to UH Hilo Library Helps Keeps Shelves Stacked
By Martha Hanson, 10/19/2009 9:49:01 AM
Hawaii Board of Education Chair Praises Educators, Students, for Math Achievement in NAEP
By Alex Da Silva, 10/15/2009 1:31:57 PM
College Opportunities Program Helps High School Students with Dreams of UH Manoa
By Michael H. Maglaya, 10/13/2009 6:51:25 PM
Diversity Exhibit on Display at UH's Hamilton Library
By James F Cartwright, 10/12/2009 8:41:03 AM
Hong Kong Commissioner to Visit Manoa Campus
Commissioner Donald Tong, JP to present lectures on campus and business community
By Cynthia D Quinn, 10/9/2009 12:09:37 PM
University of Hawaii Students Launch Relief Effort for Philippine Flood Victims
By Georgette Deemer , 10/9/2009 11:53:46 AM
Aspiring College Students Invited to UH Manoa’s Academic Open House on October 17
By Merrissa Uchimura, 10/8/2009 7:10:10 AM
University of Hawaii's Center on the Family Receives Early Reading First Award
By Lori Mishima-Young, 10/7/2009 9:15:50 AM
UH Manoa's Avegalio Delivered Keynote Speech at Regional Minority Event
By Byron Apo, 10/6/2009 4:34:27 AM
University of Phoenix Alumni Met for a 'Working' Homecoming and Chance to Give a Scholarship to Deserving New Student
By Lance Rae, 10/6/2009 4:33:44 AM
UH West Oahu, Washington University Team Up to Preserve Rare Recordings of Activist Frank Marshall Davis
By Ryan Mielke, 10/5/2009 10:19:46 AM
Hawaii TEA Party Offers to Coordinate Statewide Volunteers, Raise Funds and Contract Furloughed Teachers To Keep Hawaii Schools Open
By Hawaii Tea Party, 9/29/2009 4:41:07 PM
UH Manoa’s Gartley Hall Being Closed Due to Major Structural Damage
By Gregg Takayama, 9/29/2009 10:55:48 AM
National Science Foundation Awards $23 Million to UH for EPSCoR Program
Funding for EPSCoR continues to improve Hawaii's research infrastructure
By Carolyn Tanaka, 9/29/2009 9:59:16 AM
UH West Oahu, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center Break Ground for New Recovery Center
By Ryan Mielke, 9/25/2009 5:47:30 AM
Economic Strength of Hawaii Seed Crop Industry Confirmed By Recent Reports
By Alicia Maluafiti, 9/22/2009 5:46:56 AM
UH Manoa School of Law Professor Jarman Appointed Associate Dean
By Cynthia D Quinn, 9/22/2009 5:44:21 AM
UH Manoa Academy for Creative Media to Premiere Films at Hawai‘i International Film Festival
By Dyan Kleckner, 9/22/2009 5:43:00 AM
Program Helps Military Students Adapt to New Schools
By Celina Avila, 9/21/2009 2:37:22 AM
University of Hawaii Awarded Nearly $7 Million for Infrared Astronomy Project
By Lori Hamamoto, 9/18/2009 4:48:54 PM
UH Manoa Researcher Highlights Possible Implications of Daily Commute for the Resurgence of Mosquito-Borne Diseases
By UH Manoa, 9/18/2009 4:34:26 PM
UH Manoa Issues Statement After Professor is Arrested
By Reed Dasenbrock, 9/18/2009 4:28:57 PM
UH Forms Advisory Steering Group for Cancer Research Center of Hawaii
By Carolyn Tanaka, 9/18/2009 4:26:16 PM
Andrew Hashimoto to Step Down as Dean of UH Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
Advisory committee launches nationwide search for CTAHR leader
By Reed Dasenbrock, 9/18/2009 12:29:08 AM
UH Manoa Nursing Program Maintains Increasing Student Enrollment with Support from VA
By Dr. Mary Boland, 9/18/2009 12:16:44 AM
President Greenwood Confident that University of Hawaii System Will Meet Challenges Ahead
Greenwood delivers first address to university community at annual Convocation Awards
By Carolyn Tanaka, 9/16/2009 11:15:06 AM
UH Manoa and Kalaupapa Physician Offers Insight into Colony's History
"Sixty Miles East and Sixty Years Back in Time"
By Tina Shelton, 9/15/2009 10:48:00 AM
University of Hawaii at Manoa Team Unravels the Chemistry of Titan’s Hazy Atmosphere
By Dyan Kleckner, 9/15/2009 10:44:45 AM
UH West Oahu, Kapiolani CC Establish New Degree Pathway for Paramedics
Pathway will help Kapiolani CC students move towards a bachelor's degree at UH West Oahu
By Ryan M Mielke, 9/15/2009 10:41:33 AM
UH Manoa Cancer Research Center of Hawaii Scientists Report Adulthood Body Size, Weight Gain Associated with Cancer Risk
Prostate cancer risk patterns vary by ethnicity
By Sharon Shigemasa, 9/11/2009 12:16:51 PM
UH Will Honor Faculty and Staff at Convocation Awards on September 15
President M.R.C. Greenwood to give first official speech to university community
By Carolyn Tanaka, 9/11/2009 12:16:40 PM
UH System Fall 2009 Enrollment Reaches All-time Record High of 58,157
By Linda Johnsrud, 9/9/2009 11:30:49 AM
Top Mesothelioma Researcher Appointed Director of Cancer Research Center in Hawaii
By Richard Moyle, 9/9/2009 11:27:08 AM
UH Manoa Fall Semester Enrollment Increases by 400 Students
By Greg Takayama, 9/8/2009 11:35:30 AM
Maui Patriot and Parent of Maui First Grader Asks Haiku School PTA to Delay Airing of Obama's Speech
By Marc Hodges, 9/8/2009 9:42:27 AM
Sister Act Leading Hawaii Pacific University Sea Warriors in Women's Soccer Program
By John Barry, 9/3/2009 12:10:59 PM
For Hawaii's Children, Workforce and Economic Recovery, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is Crucial
By Patricia Hamamoto, 9/3/2009 10:31:56 AM
Hawaii's High School Dropouts from Class of 2009 Represent More Than $1.6 Billion in Lost Income
By Jason Amos, 9/1/2009 9:13:47 AM
Scientists From UH Manoa’s Cancer Research Center of Hawai‘i Find Genetic Marker Associated with Ovarian Cancer Risk
By Sharon Shigemasa, 9/1/2009 4:18:10 AM
A First for UH Manoa: Frontline Personnel Wearing ‘Ask Me’ Buttons to Help Campus Newcomers
By Diane Chang, 8/27/2009 12:29:12 PM
New Program Aims to Increase Career and College Readiness for Hawaii's Public School Students
More than 20 local businesses already supporting this growing movement
By Jennifer Pang, 8/27/2009 11:42:43 AM
UH Undergraduates Receive C-MORE Scholars Award
By Barbara A. Gibson, 8/26/2009 9:42:37 AM
UH Manoa Shidler College of Business Moves Up in U.S. News Ranking of Best International Business Program
By Dolly Omiya, 8/25/2009 3:27:20 PM
In Hawaii Education, The Buck Stops Nowhere
By Randall Roth, 8/24/2009 2:31:33 PM
UH Manoa Mortar Board Chapter Receives National Award
By Alicia Notestone, 8/20/2009 9:38:44 AM
Local Student Selected to Attend Congressional Academy
By Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs, 8/18/2009 12:18:14 PM
University of Hawaii Manoa Campus Budget Update
By Virginia S. Hinshaw, 8/17/2009 8:55:26 AM
Students Will Be Moving into UH Manoa Housing During Week of Aug. 18-22
By Diane Chang, 8/14/2009 11:27:52 AM
Mayo Clinic Honors UH Manoa Medical Professor
Dr. Irwin Schatz bravely questioned Tuskegee experiment, helped improve research methods and patients' rights
By Tina Shelton, 8/14/2009 11:26:43 AM
Hawaii Department of Education's Student Achievement Update
By Pearl Hahn, 8/13/2009 11:33:53 AM
UH Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine Addresses New Drug Trial for Women
Study will look at the efficacy of doxycycline in stopping breakthrough menstrual bleeding in women on continuous hormonal birth control
By Tina Shelton, 8/10/2009 6:12:50 AM
UH Manoa Announces Actions Following Inappropriate Comments by Coach McMackin
By Diane Chang, 8/3/2009 11:29:07 AM
Financial Aid Now Available to New Students at Montessori Hale o Keiki in Kihei
By Nadine Newlight, 8/3/2009 11:25:21 AM
UH Manoa Leaders Respond to Allegations That Coach Greg McMackin Used A Derogatory Term During Remarks at WAC Event
By Virginia S. Hinshaw and Jim Donovan, 7/31/2009 10:32:37 AM
REPORT: Assessment of Potential Invasive Snail and Slug Pests in the U.S Published at UH
By Robert H. Cowie, 7/31/2009 10:27:12 AM
UH Manoa Center on the Family Announces New Publication for Parents of Young Children
Raising A School-Ready Child: A Family Guide
By Mary Ann Nemoto, 7/31/2009 10:26:30 AM
Krystyna Aune Named Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at UH
By Avis Morigawara, 7/31/2009 10:26:18 AM
UH Manoa Medical School’s Geriatrics Program Ranked Among Top 20 in the Nation
American graduate schools evaluated by U.S. News & World Report
By Diane Chang, 7/31/2009 10:25:32 AM
UH Manoa Conversation Series on Ethics
By Dolly Omiya, 7/29/2009 10:06:31 AM
New Site Rents Textbooks to Students
By Brook Gramann, 7/17/2009 11:49:42 AM
UH Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine Welcomes New Medical Students with Weekend of Events, including White Coat Ceremony
By Diane Chang, 7/17/2009 11:09:57 AM
Ancient Global Warming Episode Holds Clues to Future Climate, UH Manoa Researcher Says
By Diane Chang, 7/15/2009 1:48:47 PM
Wasteful Waste: Honolulu Citizens Pay More for Less
By Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, 7/14/2009 2:29:47 PM
Hawaiian Island Homes Offers Dorm Units in Waikiki
Management seeks college student tenants
By Wendy Tenn, 7/10/2009 11:43:58 AM
Teaching in Hawaii
By Johnny Toxic, 7/6/2009 11:20:40 AM
2009 DOE Trim the Fat Contest Exposes Waste
Contest Winners Announced
By Tom McAuliffe, 7/1/2009 10:38:51 AM
Local Students Make Honor Roll at Oregon State University
By Angela Yeager, 6/25/2009 1:00:29 PM
Thieves Ransack Hawaii Public Schools ... Taxpayers Pay!
By Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, 6/24/2009 10:43:08 AM
UH Manoa Professor Co-authors Article in Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy About Weight and Relationships
By UH Manoa, 6/23/2009 1:57:14 PM
UPDATE: Hawaii Department of Education 'Trim the Fat' Contest Exposing Millions in Waste
Already dozens of entries received, largely from DOE employees
By Tom McAuliffe, 6/18/2009 2:07:17 PM
UH Manoa Center on the Family offers two free publications
Managing Job Loss and Financial Stress; Raising Resilient Children During Tough Economic Times
By Ann Tom, 6/18/2009 1:44:27 PM
New Contest to Help Trim Hawaii's DOE's Budget
Help Hawaii's Education System by Identifying Waste and Inefficiencies
By Tom McAuliffe, 6/18/2009 12:21:10 PM
University of Hawaii Manoa Seeing 5 percent Increase in Undergraduate Student Applications for Fall 2009
By Diane Chang, 6/17/2009 10:10:01 AM
University of Hawaii Manoa’s Cancer Research Center of Hawai‘i Announces Final Four Candidates for Director
By Joanne Clark, 6/17/2009 10:09:37 AM
University of Hawaii Manoa Health Program Launches Summer Experience
Building the next generation of health-care professionals
By Agnes Malate, 6/17/2009 10:09:18 AM
Proud and Pleased to Be Joining the University of Hawaii as Its Next President
By Dr. M.R.C. Greenwood, 6/15/2009 2:59:29 PM
Report: An “Entrepreneurial Workforce” Critical to America’s Future Success in the Global Economy
Poll from Junior Achievement and Gallup Shows Overwhelming Majority of Employers and Employees Support Concept
By JA Worldwide, 6/15/2009 3:38:38 AM
Hawaii Pork Report: DOE Gives Pac-Man a run for the Money
By Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, 6/10/2009 11:38:45 AM
Gov. Lingle, DOE Superintendent Hamamoto Sign Accord on Common Core Standards for Hawaii Public Schools
By Sandy Goya, 6/1/2009 10:07:27 AM
Hawaii Students Screen Films in Shanghai
By UH Manoa, 5/26/2009 8:44:53 AM
Pearl Harbor Shipyard Apprentice Continues Student Speaker Tradition
By Marshall Fukuki, 5/19/2009 9:56:23 AM
Hawaii State Teachers’ Union Clamps Down on Teacher Dissension
By Laura Brown, 5/15/2009 1:58:47 PM
UH Manoa Graduation Ceremonies Will Provide “Handshake Option”
By Virginia S. Hinshaw, 5/15/2009 1:15:45 PM
Hawaii Center for AIDS Established
Designation recognizes growth in funding, collaboration
By Tina Shelton, 5/14/2009 9:36:40 AM
Traffic Alert: University of Hawaii Manoa Spring 2009 Graduation Ceremonies to be Held at Stan Sheriff Center on Saturday
By Diane Chang, 5/14/2009 9:30:06 AM
Diverse Providers in Action: Lessons Learned from School Restructuring in Hawaii
By Véronique Rodman, 5/12/2009 10:53:50 AM
Panaewa Hawaiian Home Lands Community Association Launches Financial Education Program for Teens
By Kelly Lincoln, 5/6/2009 8:55:57 AM
Honolulu Students Win $16,000 in US Army's eCybermission Competition
By Deanna Figiel, 5/6/2009 8:55:15 AM
Study Released on Effectiveness of Hawaii's Weighted Student Formula
By Lisa Snell, 5/1/2009 11:43:22 AM
Gov. Lingle, Lt Gov Aiona to Speak at 5th Anniversary of Botball Robotics Competition
Includes complete list of teams and schools
By Cathryne Stein, 4/29/2009 11:24:53 AM
What I Did This Summer
Survey Suggests Internships Impart More Workplace Wisdom Than Technical Skills
By Jennifer Moss, 4/16/2009 10:29:44 AM
Kapaa High School and Holy Family Catholic Academy Win Interactive Classrooms at 2009 Hawaii Education Technology Conference and Expo
AVCO Donates Additional SMART Board to Central Middle School Due to High Amount of Entries
By Lincoln Jacobe, 4/15/2009 1:08:28 PM
Rare Aerial Photos Returned to University of Hawaii Manoa’s Hamilton Library
By Teri Skillman, 4/15/2009 10:53:33 AM
Four Hawaii Robotics Teams to Compete in First World Championship - 'Superbowl of Smarts'
By Russell Pang, 4/14/2009 1:16:42 PM
John A. Burns School of Medicine's Surgical Care Fellowship Program Wins Commendation
By Tina Shelton, 4/9/2009 2:03:03 PM
April is Chaminade Alumni Celebration Month - Chance to Reconnect with Ala Mater
By Kapono Ryan , 4/7/2009 9:52:33 AM
Associated Students of University of Hawaii Manoa Presidential Candidates to Debate Tuesday on Economy, Sustainability and Manoa’s Future
By Matthew K. Ing, 4/6/2009 6:34:58 PM
University of Hawaii Manoa Announces Steps to Begin Spending Reductions
By Gregg Takayama, 4/3/2009 9:34:19 AM
Initial US Jobless Claims Highest Since 1982
By VOA News, 4/2/2009 9:57:42 AM
Pearl Harbor Shipyard to Sponsor University of Hawaii Engineering Scholarship
By Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Public Affairs, 3/30/2009 8:25:26 AM
Four Hawaii Robotics Teams Advance to World Championships
Robotics Competition Tests Students’ Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Skills
By Lenny Klompus, 3/30/2009 8:21:00 AM
Hawaii Teachers Train in Radio Astronomy
Teachers Preparing For NASA’s Return To The Moon
By Cheryl Thompson, 3/27/2009 11:16:53 AM
New Report: Obama Budget Proposes Direct College Aid for 521 More Hawaii Students
President’s Budget Proposals Would Transform Federal Financial Aid System So More Families In Hawaii Can Afford College
By Toby Chaudhuri, 3/27/2009 11:16:46 AM
Hawaiian Community Assets Unveils Financial Education Curriculum for Youth to Statewide Trainers
By Jeff Gilbreath, 3/27/2009 11:16:17 AM
Hawaii DOE's Special Education Report Raises Questions
By John Mussack, 3/25/2009 11:05:12 AM
Robotic Lunacy Hones Students' Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Skills
34 Robotics Team Shoot for the Moon at 2009 NASA/BAE Systems FIRST in Hawai‘i Regional Robotics Competition
By Russell Pang, 3/20/2009 1:04:21 PM
Obama Introduces First Part of US Education Reform Plan
By Kent Klein, 3/11/2009 9:38:58 AM
Future Flight Hawaii inspires and Equips the Next Generation of Explorers
Part two of two
By Sen. Will Espero, D-Ewa, 3/5/2009 9:16:51 AM
STEM: Hawaii Department of Education Program Helps Local Students Bloom
Part one of two parts
By Sen. Will Espero, D-Ewa, 3/4/2009 8:35:33 AM
Ka ala Elementary School in Wahiawa, Hawaii - Winner of the 2009 World Math Day Video Challenge
Nu'uanu Elementary School Also Recognized
By Voyager Expanded Learning, 3/3/2009 9:44:08 AM
Hawaii State Auditor: Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Is In A State of Confusion, Unable to Develop, Administer and Deliver an Effective Teacher Licensing Program
Study on the Appropriate Accountability Structure of the Hawai‘i Teacher Standards Board
By Marion Higa, 3/2/2009 6:18:39 PM
American Legislative Exchange Council Issues New Education Report Card
Study, which ranks Hawaii 49th worst of 51 for test scores, shows spending does not correlate with student results
By Jorge Amselle, 2/6/2009 3:45:08 AM
Homeschooling Sees Dramatic Rise in Popularity
By Lindsey Burke, 1/29/2009 9:00:51 AM
Congresswoman Hirono Reintroduces Legislation to Provide Quality Early Education
By Marvin Buenconsejo, 1/28/2009 8:44:13 AM
Pacific Resources for Education and Learning Accepting Applications for 2009 Library Training in Pohnpei
By Jackie Burniske, 1/22/2009 10:22:05 AM
PC Campus: Academia’s Top 10 Abuses of 2008
Banned conservative speakers, stolen votes, assaults on religious liberty, gay English classes, and forbidden Thanksgiving & Christmas celebrations
By Jason Mattera, 12/17/2008 1:01:19 AM
Home Schooling Goes Mainstream
By National Center for Policy Analysis, 12/15/2008 8:49:07 AM
Federal Education Bailout Is Not the Answer
By Dan Lips, 12/15/2008 8:36:56 AM
Hawaii Robotics Teams Advance to World Championship
Pan-Pacific VEX Robotics Championship showcases students’ STEM skills, innovation, problem solving and critical thinking
By Russell Pang, 12/8/2008 8:04:02 AM
Following the Money in Hawaii's Public Schools - Why Isn't Money Getting to the Classroom?
By Lizabeth DeLaRosa-Walker, 12/5/2008 9:40:46 AM
Hawaii to Host Inaugural Vex Robotics Pan-Pacific Championship, December 4-6, 2008
Students from Hawaii, U.S. mainland and countries throughout Asia will unleash their brainpower and STEM skills at the VEX Robotics Pan Pacific Championship
By Lenny Klompus, 12/3/2008 8:34:30 AM
School Choice, the Right Choice for Hawaii’s Keiki
By Alicia Kubert Smith, 10/29/2008 8:23:31 AM
A Search for Equality in Hawaii's Public Education System
Fair and Understandable Educational Funding continues to Elude Hawaii Lawmakers
By Curtis Muraoka, 10/6/2008 10:30:05 AM
Kamaile Academy Strengthens Families Through Embracing the Hawaiian Culture
By Tracy Okubo, 10/6/2008 10:13:19 AM
New Interactive Web Site Shines a Light on Georgia Education Spending
By Benita Dodd, 9/30/2008 4:35:46 AM
Mililani Teacher Named Hawaii History Teacher of the Year
By Sarah Bowman, 9/3/2008 8:48:27 AM
Education Leaders Unite at P-3 Principals' Summit to Improve Education for Hawaii's Keiki
Early Childhood and Elementary School Communities Gather to Partner and Work Together
By Erin Smith, 8/27/2008 8:30:12 AM
Global Warming Game Tells Children They Should Die
By Maureen Martin and Aleks Karnick, 8/7/2008 8:08:57 AM
Hawaii's Special Needs Children Should Be Promoted in Public School Based on Readiness Over Age
By Linda Elento, 8/4/2008 1:03:54 PM
State Files Complaint Against Hawaii State Teachers Association for Failure to Comply with Drug Testing Agreement
By Jim Halvorson, 7/21/2008 4:47:50 AM
Avoiding the Five Freshmen 'Killer' Mistakes
By Dan Rosenfield, 6/27/2008 7:01:54 AM
One Million Reasons For Radical Education Reform
By Anthony B. Bradley, 6/18/2008 7:05:29 AM
Hawaii's Economy Could Have Gained $1.4 Billion if All Students Who Entered High School in 2004 Had Graduated on Time
By Sarah Holt, 6/16/2008 8:26:02 PM
Parents Being Kept Out of Big Island Public School Graduation
By Michael Fowler, 6/5/2008 2:20:22 AM
Is Hawaii's Government as Smart as a Fifth Grader?
By Laura Brown, 4/17/2008 8:26:49 AM
Hawaii DOE Falls Short in Special Education Annual Performance Report
By John Mussack, 4/14/2008 6:20:57 AM
DOE Should Fund Trip Expenses for Big Island Student Champions
By Fred Fogel, 4/11/2008 1:48:24 PM
Eighty Percent of Hawaii's Eighth Graders Have Less Than Proficient Scores in Writing
Of the students entering high school in Hawaii, 80 percent are writing below grade level, which means they don’t have the writing skills they need to succeed
By Bob Wise, 4/4/2008 12:03:48 PM
Hawaii Education Law Earns D Grade
State Charter School Law in Need of Substantial Improvement, Says National Group
By Center for Education Reform, 2/21/2008 7:52:16 AM
Hawaii Department of Education Needs Leadership to Become Effective, Not Just the Same Bureaucrats Running Its Departments
Our Children's Future Depends on Their Success
By Hank Yamamoto, 2/11/2008 2:15:22 PM
Empowering Parents With More Choices For Their Children's Education
President Bush Proposes New Pell Grants For Kids Program, Announces White House Summit On Inner City Children And Faith-Based Schools
By WhiteHouse.gov, 1/29/2008 9:48:11 AM
With No Real Progress in 30 Years, Public Education Should Welcome an Audit
By Willes K. Lee, 1/24/2008 3:46:08 PM
Management Audit Finds DOE's Hawaiian Studies Program Lacks Accountability, Says There is No Evidence of Effectiveness
By Hawaii State Auditor, 1/23/2008 6:25:17 PM
More Soldiers, Fewer Geography Students: Thanks to the No Child Left Behind Act
By James F. Marran, 1/7/2008 9:03:17 AM
BOE Seeks Applicants for Charter School Review Panel
By Greg Knudsen, 11/16/2007 11:16:10 AM
Hawaii Schools Recognized for Achievement at 2007 Literacy Leadership Conference
By Michelle M. Krish, 11/15/2007 2:56:00 PM
Hawaii 8th Graders Lagging Far Behind Peers in Science and Math
Test Comparing Scores Worldwide Show Hawaii Students on Par with Jordan, Romania and Serbia
By Hawaii Reporter Staff, 11/14/2007 12:28:54 PM
Substitute Teachers File Injunction for Pay Raises
By Keith DeMello, 10/1/2007 1:01:11 AM
Can No Child Left Behind Get Worse?
Draft NCLB bill disapointing
By Dan Lips and Evan Feinberg, 9/20/2007 8:55:20 AM
Many Hawaii Students Won't Finish 12th Grade
Federal Government Can Help by Expanding No Child Left Behind to Include Resources and Support for High Schools
By Alliance for Excellence in Education, 9/20/2007 8:00:52 AM
The Coming Crisis in Citizenship
By Intercollegiate Studies Institute, 8/16/2007 12:17:53 PM
Three Good Reasons to Become a Teacher: June, July & August
By Nancy Salvato, 7/16/2007 1:56:21 AM
'Trailblazer' or Troublemaker?
Maui Teacher Challenges Department of Education in Hawaii Supreme Court
By Laura Brown, 6/11/2007 9:38:55 PM
Parent Arrested at Classroom Door
Hauula Elementary Community Rises Up to Protest Alleged Drugs, Prostitution and Unsafe Conditions on Campus; Arrest Comes After Rising Tension Between Parents and School Officials
By Laura Brown, 5/11/2007 9:51:09 AM
Skool Daze
By Chuck Muth, 2/27/2007 1:35:55 PM
Hawaii School at War, Part II
By Nancy Stone, 2/20/2007 11:50:36 AM
Pirates, Patriots and Schools
Gov. Lingle Proposes Bill to Tackle Disruptive Student Behavior - The Situation is Disgraceful, But It's Better to Fight for Bold Reforms Such as Decentralization Than Bring Back the Ethos of Days Past
By Rory Flynn, 2/15/2007 1:39:22 AM
Texas Schools’ ‘Fight-Back Training’ Is Canceled After Media Slams
By Mary Susan Littlepage, 1/8/2007 12:17:01 PM
Bush Left Too Many Good Education Ideas Behind
By Dan Lips, 1/8/2007 11:33:44 AM
Department of Education to Close North Kohala Schools?
Special from Hawaii Free Press
By Thomas Stuart, 12/17/2006 2:56:38 PM
Hawaii School at War
DOE and Teachers Union Not Supportive of Teachers Under Unreasonable Adminstrator; Hawaii State Teachers Association More Concerned About Politics and Endorsements Than Their Own Members
By Nancy Stone, 11/13/2006 10:46:11 AM
Many Kids Still Left Behind Nationally and in Hawaii
Fordham Study Finds Half of States - Including Hawaii - Miss the Bus on Vital Education Reforms; Hawaii Still Gets a 'D' Grade for Student Achievement or Helping Poor and Minority Students
By Jennifer Leischer, 11/1/2006 12:59:00 PM
Healthy Bodies Equal Healthy Minds
By Nancy Salvato, 11/1/2006 11:05:28 AM
Hawaii Public Schools' Multi-Million Dollar Slush Fund
Former Employee Blows the Whistle; Board of Education Member Calls for Criminal Investigation
By Laura Brown, 10/25/2006 11:45:05 PM
Charter School Applicants Call for Federal Investigation of Hawaii DOE
By Laura Brown, 10/18/2006 9:08:30 AM
Charter School Protesters Flood Hilo Board of Education Meeting
Special from Hawaii Free Press
By Andrew Walden, 10/9/2006 9:50:28 AM
Scathing Audit of Kailua High School Reveals Gross Mismanagement, Corruption, Incompetence
By Laura Brown, 10/2/2006 12:31:35 AM
The Plight of Our Teachers - Reading, Writing and Ripped-Off
By Sam Slom and Bob Williams, 9/28/2006 8:16:10 PM
BOE Appoints Vanelle Maunalei Love as Interim Executive Director
By BOE Web site, 9/22/2006 11:20:41 PM
Board of Education Clamping Down on Success
Hawaii's Charter Schools Fought to Testify at BOE Meeting to Pick Their Own Director; Selection Took Place Behind Closed Doors
By Laura Brown, 9/22/2006 1:23:55 PM
Hawaii BOE Fires Charter School Executive Director
Superintendent Still Maintains Satisfactory Rating Despite Her Abject Failure to Improve Public Schools
By Laura Brown, 9/11/2006 3:24:09 AM
Hawaii Economy Could Gain More Than $13 Million by Improving HIgh School Education
Report from the Alliance for Excellent Education
By Sarah Holt, 8/31/2006 6:15:56 AM
Hawaii Worn With Years of Department of Education Failures
Our Kids Deserve Better
By Jimmy Kuriowa, 8/14/2006 2:59:50 AM
Hawaii Charter Schools: The Rest of the Story
By Paul Vierling, 8/9/2006 3:02:05 PM
NEA, AFT Annual Meetings Resemble Political Conventions
By Mackinac Center for Public Policy, 8/7/2006 8:53:11 AM
As Sen. Akaka Pushes for Immersion School Funding, Despite Test Scores Showing Students Aren't Proficient in Reading or Math
DOE/BOE Seek to Lower Standards for Immersion Students, Putting Them in the Same Category as Severely Disabled Students
By Laura Brown, 7/30/2006 6:38:22 AM
Keep It Cool by Starting School Year Later
By Laura Brown, 7/26/2006 9:55:31 PM
Hawaii Schools Still Don't Measure Up
By Laura Brown, 7/21/2006 9:15:42 AM
Senate Bill Changes Charter School Law
By Gov. Linda Lingle, 7/14/2006 5:03:59 AM
For School Equality, Try Mobility
By Rod Paige, 6/29/2006 11:59:59 PM
Hawaii Elementary School Sees Dramatic Gains in Reading Test Scores
By Business Wire, 6/20/2006 12:43:25 PM
NASA Selects Pearl City Elementary School for Explorer Team
By Jonas Dino, 5/16/2006 1:03:05 PM
Hawaii Legislators' Decree on Schools: Let Them Eat Cake, But Not Steak
By Laura Brown , 5/5/2006 4:51:42 PM
DOE Delays and Denies Special Education Services
Special Education Advocate
By Laura Brown, 4/20/2006 7:54:28 AM
Mo Money! Mo Money!
Department of Education Uses Students to Lobby Lawmakers for More Taxpayer Dollars
By Rep. Bud Stonebraker, 4/12/2006 3:35:45 PM
Fear of Success Dragging Down Achievement in Public Schools
By Laura Brown, 4/9/2006 12:33:23 AM
We Were Terrorized
With Just Six Female Teachers, One Male Teacher, No Gates and No Money for Security, Our Charter School Was Destroyed, Our Kids and Teachers Were Beaten When Gang of Students from Nearby Public School Took Over Our Campus; Where Were the Police?
By Kimberly Patterson, 3/21/2006 8:35:58 AM
Feeding the Vampire
Money to the Hawaii Department of Education is Like Blood to Count Dracula
By Thomas E. Stuart, 3/20/2006 12:16:32 PM
State Does Not Already Track Progress of Individual Students - That is a Damned Lie
By Thomas E. Stuart, 2/17/2006 7:57:51 AM
Inclusion of Private School Students in Hawaii State Assessment is Not Allowed under NCLB
Special Education Advocate
By Laura Brown, 2/8/2006 10:04:57 AM
So What Exactly is the State Department of Education Buying With All that Taxpayer Money?
By Malia Zimmerman, 1/25/2006 12:38:39 AM
Chaos in the Department of Education
A Hawaii Reporter Investigation Reveals the DOE Repair and Maintenance Budget is Rife with Errors; Some Contractors - Including the Company Owned by the Brother of the Senate Education Chair - Got Paid for Projects they Did Not Complete
By Laura Brown , 1/20/2006 10:15:33 AM
Not Surprising that Student Performance Remains in the Tank and Teacher Morale is Low
By Thomas E. Stuart, 1/18/2006 7:40:44 AM
Using Budget Surplus for Public Schools Would Be A Tragic Mistake
By Thomas Stuart, 12/28/2005 10:03:16 AM
Hellish Ride to Elementary School
Parents of Scared Special Needs Students Boycott Hawaii School Bus Provider, Kailua Local, After Children Report Being Duct Taped, Abused and Threatened by Drivers
By Laura Brown, 12/16/2005 12:44:01 PM
Universal Preschool is Inviting Universal Disaster
By Shikha Dalmia and Lisa Snell, 12/5/2005 12:11:23 PM
Hawaii DOE Cheats on New Report Cards, Blames NCLB
By Laura Brown, 11/3/2005 2:09:03 PM
Oahu's Public Schools Get Involved in World AIDS Day
By Melanie Moore, 11/3/2005 10:27:49 AM
Board of Education Needs to Honor Its Promise to Schools
By Paul Vierling, 10/20/2005 9:54:26 AM
Gambling with Education
Relying on Department of Education for Special Needs Students is Like Throwing the Dice
By Cindy Clark, 10/4/2005 11:04:10 AM
Public Schools Are Not Accountable to Parents
By Glenn Woiceshyn, 9/29/2005 10:37:43 PM
Will Only Hawaii's Private School Students Qualify for College?
DOE's Change in Grading Standards Will Move System Further from Accountability, Real Results
By Thomas Stuart, 9/21/2005 1:35:56 PM
Pacific Autism Center Provides Hope to Parents
By Laura Brown, 8/30/2005 11:00:49 PM
Two-and-a-Half Years into Her First Term, Governor's Agenda to Reform Public Education Still Hitting Dead-End
Will She Be Able to Keep Her Pledge to Reform the State’s Failing Public Education System?
By Laura Brown, 7/27/2005 10:35:54 PM
Despite Hawaii's Restrictive Charter School Law, Audit Highlights Success of Waialae Elementary Public Charter School
By Laura Brown, 7/14/2005 6:53:23 AM
NEA: No Dollar Left Behind
Evergreen Freedom Foundation Calls for True Representation at Union's Annual Meeting That Starts Friday
By Booker Stallworth, 7/1/2005 8:48:28 AM
New Education Web Site Gives Public School Teachers, Students, Parents a Voice
Check it Out
By Laura Brown, 6/9/2005 10:21:52 PM
Hawaii's Felix Consent Decree Ends with a Whimper
Parents of Special Needs Students Say the DOE Has Now Dismantled Services to Pre-Felix Levels
By Laura Brown, 6/1/2005 6:54:02 AM
Union Rights Should Not Supersede Act 51, Local School Control
SB 1352 SD1 HD1 CD1 is a Bad Bill for Hawaii's Students, Taxpayers
By Laura Brown, 5/15/2005 7:01:42 PM
Utah Stands Up for the Children
Why More States are Telling D.C. Educrats to Take a Hike When it Comes to No Child Left Behind Mandate
By Marie Gryphon , 5/9/2005 5:20:40 AM
Point-by-Point Comparison of HSTA and Hawaii Reporter Statements on the Ratified Teacher Contract
By Laura Brown, 4/29/2005 1:56:26 PM
New Public School Teachers Get Pay Cut Under Recent Contract While Top Level Teachers See Big Salary Boost
Teachers Set to Decide Today Whether to Ratify
By Laura Brown, 4/28/2005 6:04:51 AM
Teachers’ Union Contract Negates Community Decision-making Provision of Act 51
By Laura Brown, 4/26/2005 6:16:24 AM
Hawaii State Teachers Union Negotiates 5.5 Percent Increase Over Two Years for Public School Teachers
By Malia Zimmerman, 4/25/2005 12:25:16 PM
Legislature Can Right Wrongs Done to Substitute Teachers
By John Hoff, 4/24/2005 11:01:24 PM
Fall Out from Act 51
Democrat Lawmakers Want to Know 'Where's the Beef' for Their District Schools
By Laura Brown, 4/20/2005 12:23:32 AM
HSTA Convention Delegates Vote to Increase Teacher Dues
Reports Indicate Funds Spent on Heightened Political Activity
By Laura Brown, 4/4/2005 7:28:20 AM
Teachers Last to Learn What is Planned for Their Schools
By Thomas E. Stuart, 4/1/2005 6:09:33 AM
Hawaii Dead Last - Again
By Thomas E. Stuart, 3/31/2005 5:09:37 AM
Hawaii Claims Highest Percentage of Failing Schools under NCLB
By Laura Brown, 3/29/2005 11:55:50 PM
Substitute Teachers Set to Rally at Capitol Over Wage Issues
By Laura Brown, 3/28/2005 12:41:12 AM
Failed Test
Tweaks Won't Fix the Deeper Problems with the SAT
By Kerry Howley, 3/22/2005 8:47:22 PM
East Hawaii Charter Schools Successful Despite Lack of Facilities and Funding
By Laura Brown, 3/14/2005 1:11:38 AM
Department of Education Doesn't Expect Much from Students or Teachers
By Thomas E. Stuart, 3/13/2005 10:29:49 PM
BOE Gives Charter School Temporary Reprieve
But Waters of Life Still Needs a Home
By Laura Brown, 2/16/2005 12:55:09 AM
Filling Teacher Shortage: First Focus Closer to Home
By Thomas E. Stuart, 2/15/2005 6:19:19 AM
State Department of Education Not Teaching the Fundamentals
By Thomas E. Stuart, 2/14/2005 6:33:08 AM
Hearing Exposes Department of Education Withholding Funds from Special Needs Students in Charter Schools
By Laura Brown, 2/8/2005 6:23:58 AM
Hawaii's Charter School Students, Parents and Teachers Testify in Support of Charters as Safe, Nurturing Schools of Choice
By Laura Brown, 2/2/2005 1:49:38 AM
Charter School Audit Highlights Flawed Charter School Law, Ineffective Board of Education Management
By Laura Brown, 1/21/2005 9:17:35 AM
Bush Aims To Expand Education Act
By Jeff Gannon, 1/13/2005 12:02:00 PM
Hawaii Math Standards Ranked Lowest in the Country
Though Hawaii's Language Arts Standard Rating Increased Slightly, Hawaii Still Ranked Fifth Lowest in the Nation, Washington D.C. Based Think Tank Study Says
By Hawaii Reporter Staff, 1/5/2005 11:17:17 AM
Hawaii Attorney General Delays Court Proceedings While Department of Education Cuts Substitute, Part-Time Teachers’ Pay
By Laura Brown, 12/7/2004 1:07:28 AM
State Allocation of $100 Million, Authorized by Govenor, Has Nothing to Do with Politics
By Linda Smith, 12/1/2004 3:02:49 AM
Hawaii State Teachers' Labor Union: What are Teachers and Taxpayers Who Subsidize it Really Paying for?
By Laura Brown, 11/12/2004 2:14:31 AM
Three New Faces on Board of Education
Overall, Voters Chose to Retain Status Quo
By Laura Brown, 11/3/2004 12:13:36 PM
HSTA Leaves New Teachers Behind
By James Kuroiwa, Jr., 10/29/2004 5:20:01 AM
DOE Tries to Paint Rosy Picture Over Students' Failing Marks
48 Percent of Hawaii's Kids in Public School Still Not Meeting Federal Standards
By Thomas E. Stuart, 10/8/2004 9:36:20 AM
No Way Out
The No Child Left Behind Act Provides Only the Illusion of School Choice
By Lisa Snell, 10/7/2004 6:24:31 AM
Department of Education Dismantling Special Education
Special Education Advocate
By Laura Brown, 10/5/2004 6:31:58 AM